A panel discussion from global leaders on the transformative impact of sustainable urbanization on climate change, exploring opportunities for growth, innovation, and equitable development in well-managed cities

• UN Habitat | Dato' Seri Paduka Maimunah Mohd Sharif
• U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
• Change | The Honourable John Kerry

• Fellow International Science Council Foundation | Tan Sri Zakri Abdul Hamid

Sharing of insights from leading Malaysian organizations at the forefront of urban transformation as they showcase innovative technology and strategies, propelling the journey towards low-carbon, resilient cities

• Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) | Ts. Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor
• Think City | Melissa Chin
• Urbanice | TPr. Ts. Norliza Hashim
• Iskandar Investment Berhad | Diyana Mohd Amin

Explore the imperative role of international collaboration, regional cooperation, and public-private partnerships in overcoming challenges and achieving net-zero emissions, with a focus on Malaysia's innovative initiatives for a sustainable energy transition

• Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) | Dato' Dr. Badrul Hisham
• Selangor state Government | The Honourable Jamaliah Jamaluddin
• Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp | Wataru Kawasaki
• ICLEI | Gino Van Begin

• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | Prof. Ho Chin Siong

Insights from global leaders on experiences with the most effective implementations of the circular economy in urban settings, discussing the challenges faced and the path forward.

• Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) | Dato' Dr. Badrul Hisham
• World Bank Group | Valarie Hickey
• Tetra Pak | Martin Gehlen
• Expo Dubai Group | Nadia Verje
• AEON | Low Ngai Yuen

• International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) | Jacqueline Chang

Panel of leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector will lead an expert discussion on effective appliance solutions and their scalability to meet global emissions targets while fostering resilient communities

CLASP | Ana Maria Carreño
Selco Foundation| Nirmita Chandrashekar
NGO leader | Nawaraj Dhakal
ASEAN Centre for Energy | Monika Merdekawati

Climate Action Network Southeast Asia (CANSEA) | Nithi Nesadurai

Panel discussion focusing on the Cities Race to Zero initiative, calling on cities to endorse principles to keep global heating below 1.5°C and putting inclusive climate action at the center of urban decision-making.

• Hawaii Green Growth | Celeste Connors
• New York City Mayor | Eric Adams
• Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality | Ekrem Imamoglu
• Ipoh Mayor | Dato' Rumaizi Baharin

• Urbanice | TPr. Ts. Norliza Hashim